Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force:
Strive to reduce energy consumption in all that we do and to shift energy consumption to renewable sources (e.g., wind turbine, solar, a more environmental-friendly and cost-effective tennis center).
This recommendation was placed in the Quality-Enhancing and Innovative Initiatives Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language:
Create a Presidential Environmental Sustainability Advisory Group to promote best practices so the College can meet the goals set forth in the Presidents’ Climate Challenge Initiative, including: reducing energy consumption, shifting to renewable sources, reducing water use, maximizing clean water recharging of aquifers; minimizing the production of material waste and transportation; purchasing recovery-produced commodities; and purchasing locally produced food and other commodities that reflect sustainability.
This recommendation was placed is Tier 1 and is being monitored by the Vice President for Finance and Treasurer.